Words / B2

p-uh-TIK-y-uh-l-uh-lee/pəˈtɪkjələli/

Particularly means especially, more than usual: particularly strict; particularly in May. Especially is the everyday twin; specially is for a purpose (a specially designed ramp). Use it to rank emphasis, not as a filler. Do not pair it with in particular in the same clause.

Meaning

Especially; more than usual.

Examples

• “The examiner was particularly strict on bibliography format.”
• “Absences rose particularly in Year 11, which is the “more than elsewhere” sense.”

Good to know

particularly + adjective / in + group. Everyday: especially. Trap: specially (for a purpose). Evaluations and news. Emphasis, not a sentence starter every time.

Near in meaning

especially

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